Motivation Refers to

question 135

Multiple Choice

Motivation refers to

• A)the stimulus required to cause a consumer to do something uncharacteristic of himself.
• B)the energizing force that stimulates behavior to satisfy a consumer need.
• C)a person's consistent behaviors or responses to recurring situations.
• D)the way people see themselves and the way they believe others see them.
• E)a learned predisposition to respond to an object or class of objects in a consistently favorable or unfavorable way.

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Definitions:

Words

Units of language that convey specific meanings and are used in communication to express thoughts, ideas, or emotions.

Expressions

The process of conveying thoughts, feelings, or intentions through verbal or non-verbal means such as facial movements, body language, and speech.

Nonverbal Messages

Communication that involves transmitting messages without using words, including gestures, body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

Albert Mehrabian

A psychologist renowned for his work on non-verbal communication and the 7%-38%-55% rule regarding the elements of effective communication.